Proverbs 12:19 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 12:19

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17 ^aHe who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.

18 ^aThere is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
^aBut a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

21 ^aNo grave¹ trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 ^aLying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:19

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American Standard Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Amplified® Bible
Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.

Contemporary English Version
Truth will last forever; lies are soon found out.

Darby English Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Good News Bible
A lie has a short life, but truth lives on forever.

King James Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

New American Standard Bible
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

New International Version
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

New King James Version
The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Truthful lips will find permanence, But a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.

Revised Standard Version
Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Young's Literal Translation
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.

New English Translation
The one who tells the truth¹ will endure forever, but the one who lies² will last only for a moment.³

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